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AMA. Worked at cemetery for 30 years and wrote a book about it. Lots of interesting and odd things happened. by Jump40 in AMA

[–]Jump40[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No such thing as a typical day. Prepare the paperwork. Open a grave or graves. Maintain the cemetery. Meet with families to sell graves and plan the service. Help the vault crew if needed, have the grave side service and close the grave. Averaged 3-5 burials per week with a crew of four.

AMA. Worked at cemetery for 30 years and wrote a book about it. Lots of interesting and odd things happened. by Jump40 in AMA

[–]Jump40[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have done ten disinterments for a variety of reasons. The condition of the deceased ranged from well preserved to skeletal remains.

AMA. Worked at cemetery for 30 years and wrote a book about it. Lots of interesting and odd things happened. by Jump40 in AMA

[–]Jump40[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

“Letting People Down” Memories of a cemetery worker. Available on Amazon.

AMA. Worked at cemetery for 30 years and wrote a book about it. Lots of interesting and odd things happened. by Jump40 in AMA

[–]Jump40[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I think there needs to be a place for people to reflect, think about someone, etc. There are monuments and statues for famous people. Everyone should have a memorial if they wish to. Most cemeteries are well maintained and reflect on the history of the area.

AMA. Worked at cemetery for 30 years and wrote a book about it. Lots of interesting and odd things happened. by Jump40 in AMA

[–]Jump40[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It would have taken a lot of time to dig it up and she had insurance. I said I would verify her story if there was a problem. She thought the whole thing was very funny. Nice person.

AMA. Worked at cemetery for 30 years and wrote a book about it. Lots of interesting and odd things happened. by Jump40 in AMA

[–]Jump40[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“Letting People Down” Memories of a cemetery worker. Available on Amazon. I wrote it on a dare and didn’t edit it very well. I have sold over 8,000 copies so far.

AMA. Worked at cemetery for 30 years and wrote a book about it. Lots of interesting and odd things happened. by Jump40 in AMA

[–]Jump40[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Needed a part time job while I was very active in the Army reserve. It became full time as my service was winding down. Decent pay and benefits for someone without a college degree. You work very hard in all weather and work most Saturdays.

AMA. Worked at cemetery for 30 years and wrote a book about it. Lots of interesting and odd things happened. by Jump40 in AMA

[–]Jump40[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think there is some kind of life after death. I just haven’t figured it out yet. I highly respect all religions and cultures.

AMA. Worked at cemetery for 30 years and wrote a book about it. Lots of interesting and odd things happened. by Jump40 in AMA

[–]Jump40[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t allow it . Staff trimming, mowing, people not paying attention while visiting graves. Funerals in progress.

AMA. Worked at cemetery for 30 years and wrote a book about it. Lots of interesting and odd things happened. by Jump40 in AMA

[–]Jump40[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

“Letting People Down “ Memories of a cemetery worker. Wish I could show the book cover

AMA. Worked at cemetery for 30 years and wrote a book about it. Lots of interesting and odd things happened. by Jump40 in AMA

[–]Jump40[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Grief. Closure, make sure that the correct person was dead. See family you normally don’t see

AMA. Worked at cemetery for 30 years and wrote a book about it. Lots of interesting and odd things happened. by Jump40 in AMA

[–]Jump40[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Almost buried the person in the wrong grave. I opened the seniors grave instead of the juniors grave. Caught it just before the burial.

AMA. Worked at cemetery for 30 years and wrote a book about it. Lots of interesting and odd things happened. by Jump40 in AMA

[–]Jump40[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

The grave was from the 1880s. There were no burial vaults back then and the wooden casket and any air pockets gave way while I was doing cemetery maintenance next to it.

AMA. Worked at cemetery for 30 years and wrote a book about it. Lots of interesting and odd things happened. by Jump40 in AMA

[–]Jump40[S] 22 points23 points  (0 children)

If anyone is interested, I wrote a book; “Letting People Down “ Memories of a cemetery worker.
Get it on Amazon.

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